10 countries, where it is easier just to buy citizenship

Not necessarily to marry or become a refugee to obtain a passport of another State. For it can be legally paid.

Why do I need a second citizenship

Some countries offer his passport in return for capital injections. This may be a non-refundable fee, which you just do for the good of the state, or investment. In the second case in a few years you will be able to return his, perhaps even with interest. But also the amount required is much greater than with the non-refundable fee.

There are at least four reasons to get a second passport.

1. Travel without problems

Citizenship of another country can provide you visa-free entry in the state where the Russians the right to visit to get not so simple.

2. To conduct business more effectively

Offshore zones provide special conditions for business. Easier to register a company, reduced tax payments. In this case, the organization can work anywhere outside the offshore zones, so that you are not tied geographically to country. Joined the company in another Member State protects against hostile takeover.

3. Protect themselves from persecution

If at home you will pursue for political or economic reasons, you can quickly "evacuated" to the country of citizenship are and to live there legally.

4. To get an education in another country

A second passport is much easier entry to many universities of the world. So, if you are a citizen of the country - a member of the European Union, studies in European universities will cost you much cheaper or even free.

Where to buy second citizenship

The Professional Wealth Management (Financial Times newspaper app) were rating countries which grants citizenship in exchange for investments. In determining the leaders and outsiders in the publication took into account the freedom of movement, standard of living, minimum investments, the need to stay in the country, the timing of obtaining citizenship and other factors.

1. Dominica

The cost of citizenship: from 100 thousand dollars.

An island nation in the Caribbean Sea is an offshore area. There are several extinct volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and beaches. The economy is based on tourism and agriculture.

To get a passport in Dominica, is not required to visit the island in general.

How to get citizenship

Do one of the following conditions:

• Donated 100 thousand dollars to the government fund. But for the family will have to pay. So, if you have a spouse refundable fee will increase to 175 thousand dollars for two children under 18 years will have to pay another 25 thousand.
• Three years to become an owner of real estate, investing in it no less than 200 thousand dollars.

2. Saint Kitts and Nevis

The cost of citizenship: from 150 thousand dollars.

The country occupies two islands in the Caribbean Sea. Like most of its neighbors, Saint Kitts and Nevis makes agriculture and tourism. This offshore zone.

How to get citizenship

Do one of the following conditions:

• Make a contribution to the Fund of steady growth, which is funded from Sotssfera 150 thousand dollars investor 175 000 - if claimed by the spouse, 195 thousand for citizenship - for a family of four man.
• Donate 250 thousand dollars to the Foundation of diversification of the sugar industry.
• Buy properties worth from 400 thousand dollars to own it for at least five years.

3. Grenada

The cost of citizenship: from 150 thousand dollars.

State in the Caribbean Sea makes mostly on tourism. This offshore zone.

How to get citizenship

Do one of the following conditions:

• To the Fund of National Transformation 150 thousand dollars; for 200 thousand dollars will receive a passport a family of four.
• Invest 400 thousand in real estate and hold the object at least four years.

4. Antigua and Barbuda

The cost of citizenship: from 100 thousand dollars.

The country is situated on the same island in the Caribbean. The country belongs to the offshore zones, so that the business environment is favorable. Since 2016 the country abolished the income tax.

To obtain citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda, it is not necessary to pass exams on knowledge of the language or history of the country. Reside permanently in the islands is also not required, it is sufficient to hold there for five days in five years.

How to get citizenship

Do one of the following conditions:

• Make a free contribution in the amount of 100 thousand dollars in the National Development Fund.
• Invest in real estate approved by the local authorities of not less than 400 thousand dollars, and possess it for at least five years.
• Invest in the business for at least $ 1.5 million.

5. Saint Lucia

The cost of citizenship: from 100 thousand dollars.

The country is situated on the same island in the Windward Islands, West Indies, between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. There are several protected areas, there are rare examples of flora and fauna. The economy is based on tourism and agriculture. This offshore zone.

How to get citizenship

Do one of the following conditions:

• Make 100 thousand to the National Environment Facility (165,000 - residency for the spouse, 190 thousand - for a family of four).
• Buy real estate is not less $ 300 thousand, and possess it for at least five years.
• To buy government bonds in the amount of 500 thousand and possess at least five years.
• To invest in a business project of $ 3.5 million to create at the same time from three jobs directly to the island.

6. Vanuatu

The cost of citizenship: 160 thousand dollars, taking into account all fees.

The Republic of Vanuatu is located on 83 islands in the Pacific Ocean. Here the humid tropical climate, the rainy season lasts from November to April. The islands virtually no mammals. this poorVanuatu State and one of the leastAssessment Common Country developed countries. It is believed offshore zone.

How to get citizenship

Write a government fund of 160 thousand dollars for one person, 185 thousand - for a couple.

7. Cyprus

The cost of citizenship: from 2.5 million euros.

The Republic of Cyprus - an EU member. The country is situated on an island in the Mediterranean Sea. There are well-developed tourism, many Russian-speaking people, relatively low taxes.

How to get citizenship

Buy a home is not cheaper 500 thousand euros and do one of the following conditions:

• Investing in real estate of € 2 million over three years.
• Buy 2 million euros Cypriot commercial financial products (stocks and bonds do).
• Invest 2 million in business that creates at least five jobs for EU citizens.
• Combine options and to invest 2 million euros in several ways.

8. Malta

The cost of citizenship: from 816,000 euros.

An island nation in the Mediterranean part of the European Union, earning mostly on tourism. This is one of the centers of study in English.

How to get citizenship

Fulfill all the conditions:

• To make a non-refundable fee to the State Fund: 650,000 euro per investor, for 25,000 euros - for the spouses and minor children, 50 thousand - for adult children and their parents.
• Invest in the government bonds of 150 thousand euros.
• Buy a house in Malta is not cheaper 350 thousand euros or rent at least 16 thousand euros per year.

9. Turkey

The cost of citizenship: from $ 1 million.

Turkey views almost does not need. This tourist country with a dynamic economy. obtaining citizenship program of investment began to operate in 2017.

How to get citizenship

Do one of the following conditions:

• Buy real estate is not less $ 1 million (one object or several) and hold it for at least three years.
• To deposit in a Turkish bank at least $ 3 million, and not to touch the money for three years.
• Invest in country's economy at least $ 2 million.
• Create at least 100 jobs.

10. Bulgaria

The cost of citizenship: from 512 thousand euros.

Bulgaria earns on agriculture, services and tourism. Country - EU member.

How to get citizenship

Do one of the following conditions:

• Invest in the securities of 512 thousand euros, to obtain a residence permit after five years to seek citizenship. Cut procedure can be doubling the amount.
• Put on deposit at a local bank is not less than 512 thousand euros and do not remove them for five years.
• Invest 512 thousand euro to patents and inventions protected Bulgaria trademark.